If a franchisee in Illinois completes the Statement of Prospective Franchisee, will City Wide rely on it?
City_Wide Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
California, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, New York, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin franchisees should not complete this Statement of Prospective Franchisee. If a franchisee in one of these states does so, we will disregard and not rely on the Statement of Prospective Franchisee.
Source: Item 23 — RECEIPT (FDD pages 65–271)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to City Wide's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, if a franchisee in Illinois completes the Statement of Prospective Franchisee, City Wide will disregard it and will not rely on it. This is explicitly stated in Exhibit I of the FDD, which lists Illinois among the states where franchisees should not complete the statement.
This instruction is important for prospective franchisees in Illinois to note. Completing the form could potentially cause confusion or be misconstrued, even though City Wide states they will disregard it. Franchisees should ensure they understand which documents are relevant to their specific state to avoid any misunderstandings during the franchise process.
It is common practice for franchisors to tailor their legal documents and processes to comply with specific state laws, especially in franchise registration states like Illinois. This ensures that the franchise agreement and related documents adhere to the legal requirements of each state, protecting both the franchisor and the franchisee.